bisect
/baɪˈsekt/
bi · sect
baɪ · ˈsekt
English Definition
v. divide in two
Significado en Español
bisecar, dividir en dos
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chia đôi, cắt đôi
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Example Sentence
Draw a line to bisect the angle.
画线二等分角。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
bi(two)+sect(cut)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for “bisect”?
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A
Divide
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B
Connect
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C
Elevate
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D
Disperse
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A — Divide.
“bisect” means v. divide in two
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A straight line drawn down the middle will ______ the square into two equal halves.
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A
enlarge
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B
combine
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C
multiply
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D
bisect
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D — bisect.
“bisect” means v. divide in two
Common questions about “bisect”
What does “bisect” mean?
bisect — v. divide in two. In Chinese: 平分，二等分.
How do you pronounce “bisect”?
bisect is pronounced /baɪˈsekt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: bi · sect.
How do you use “bisect” in a sentence?
Draw a line to bisect the angle. (画线二等分角。)
What are synonyms for “bisect”?
split, halve — all close in meaning to bisect (v. divide in two).
Is “bisect” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. bisect appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “bisect”?
bi(two)+sect(cut)
